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terminology

noun [C or U]
 
 
/ˌtɜː.mɪˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ US  /ˌtɝː.mɪˈnɑː.lə-/

Definition

special words or expressions used in relation to a particular subject or activity: scientific terminology → Compare jargonTerminology and vocabulary terminological
 
 
/-nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ US  /-nəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/ adjective
Terminology and vocabulary
terminologically
 
 
/-nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl.i/ US  /-nəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl.i/ adverb
Terminology and vocabulary
(Definition of terminology noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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